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S03E09 — Flash Of Glory - Aerial Combat Enters The Jet Age
First Flights with Neil Armstrong
S03E09 Flash Of Glory - Aerial Combat Enters The Jet Age
In the midst of World War II, Germany unveiled the Messerschmitt 262, while Britain introduced the Gloster Meteor. This marked the dawn of a new chapter in aerial warfare with the arrival of the first operational jet fighters. As the Korean skies became a battleground for jets, the MiG-15 emerged, showcasing the Soviet Union's significant advancements in jet aircraft technology.
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Whirling Wings - Evolution of the Rotorhead
Water Birds - Floatplanes and Flying Boats
Jump to the Sky - Jet VTOL
Tail First Flying - the Canard
First Around The World
Flying Blind
Flying Wings
Flight Control - Wing Warping to Fly-by-Wire
Flash Of Glory - Aerial Combat Enters The Jet Age
Flying the Mail
Backyard Fliers - An Airplane In Every Garage
First In Speed: Air Racing
Propellers - Wings With A Twist